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Storms and heat waves drive urgency for utilities to fund grid resilience projects, but often those costs fall on homeowners in the form of more charges on their bills. Over time, this can threaten affordability of homeownership. #getquoll #quollintelligence #climaterisk #climatechangeadaptation #financialprotection https://lnkd.in/eZvqmT5G

This is the sort of action we need to see states taking to increase grid resiliency and accessibility to renewables, way to go CT 👏

New Englanders are installing heat pumps in record numbers. But how do rebate programs ensure low-income households don’t get left behind? HVAC Informed reports some great ideas here: “A strategic neighborhood-based approach to transitioning off gas, in partnership with community-based organizations, can deliver even more savings by avoiding gas pipeline repair and replacement costs.” And this one: “Perhaps the best approach for supporting the transition to electric heat pumps while protecting financially vulnerable households is to simply cap electric bills for low-income households outright through policies like percentage of income payment programs while also providing energy-saving home efficiency retrofits.” Bottom line: The clean energy transition can’t leave behind the folks who would benefit from it the most. It’s going to take bold action to do this and do it right. https://bit.ly/49oVhPQ

Installing solar isn't the only big financial decision to make about controlling home power: Power outages due to extreme weather are becoming familiar to more Americans. That means it may be a good time to consider a home backup power storage system. #Solarpowergeneration #Electricpowergeneration

Consumers are continuing to pay more for less, as evidenced by PG&E’s repeated rate hikes. In 2024 alone, these hikes are costing the average family an additional $33/month, with indications of more increases on the horizon. This rise in the cost of utilities comes with no added benefit and places a clear burden on consumers' wallets. The power industry of the future should transform investment risk into the hands of the private sector rather than on the backs of consumers. By prioritizing competition, low-cost #energy sources, decentralized #renewable generation, and reliable service can thrive. Unlock Savings on PG&E Bills! Discover government programs for solar solutions. Refer friends or businesses to go solar with us and earn rewards. . . . . #solarenergy #cleanenergy #solarsales #lifebydesign

"Perhaps the best approach for supporting the transition to electric heat pumps while protecting financially vulnerable households is to simply cap electric bills for low-income households outright through policy..." The New York HEAT Act would achieve just this, reducing utility bills by ending gas subsidies and capping utility bills for low- and middle-income New Yorkers at 6% of income! This is the road to fully fund and implement New York's landmark Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) from 2019. How do we generate 70% of our electricity from renewable energy by 2030? How do we ensure that at least 35% of benefits are directed to disadvantaged communities? We need to put policy in place that will shift the current systems to achieve the CLCPA Mandates. The CLCPA Charted the path, and now it’s policies like the NY HEAT Act, the Climate Superfund Act, and the Just Energy Transition Act, that will support us in the decarbonizing transition and protect the most vulnerable to climate change.

To break the codependent (and “slightly” abusive) relationship between #Utilities and the dependent #RatePayer requires us to empower the Home & Small Business Owner with an #EnergyManagementSystem or service that enables them to engage the utilities at eye-level by being #GridIndependent AND #EnergyResilient as long as the utility posture is hostile and to become a productive #DER node in the #VPP #GridOfTomorrow … IF … presented with an economic signal from the utility that makes it profitable for them to engage. #EconomicGridDefection #EmpowerTheProsumer #SelfConsumption #TimeShifting #VPPMonetization #EnergyIndependenceAsAService #BatteryStoragePlusSolarPlusFuelCell Sunnova Energy Pacific Gas and Electric Company … “investor dividends” ? … seriously?

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PG&E Rate Hikes Show Solar Firms Must Expand Offerings Beyond Panels This article about rapidly rising PG&E rates in California highlights an opportunity for solar contractors to better serve clients. As power bills climb, homeowners need solutions. But the answer can't just be adding solar panels and batteries. To truly help consumers reduce costs and go renewable, solar firms need to provide full electrification and building performance upgrades. With transportation and space heating going electric, taking a whole-home approach is key. This includes heat pumps, EV chargers, insulation, smart controls, and more. Homeowners want to comprehensively reduce carbon and costs. Solar contractors who become energy transition specialists will thrive in this market. The era of simply mounting panels on roofs is ending. Companies delivering full electrification as a service are the future. This industry shift secures solar firms' value for the upcoming decade. How are you seeing solar companies adapt their offerings in response to changing consumer needs and market dynamics? I believe embracing whole-home decarbonization is essential to resilient business models. #california #solar #energytransition #intersolar #calssa #ira #hvac #ders #cleanenergy https://lnkd.in/gd7Hd9bf